Eagers Automotive Leads Three Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Actions In Australia

Amidst a buoyant Australian market, which has seen a 3.1% rise in the past week and a 10% increase over the last year with earnings projected to grow by 13% annually, investors are keenly watching for opportunities. In this environment, stocks like Eagers Automotive stand out as potentially undervalued small caps, particularly when insider actions suggest confidence in their future prospects.

Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In Australia

Name	PE	PS	Discount to Fair Value	Value Rating
Corporate Travel Management	17.5x	2.7x	47.40%	★★★★★★
Healius	NA	0.6x	42.05%	★★★★★☆
Eagers Automotive	9.6x	0.3x	33.79%	★★★★☆☆
Elders	22.8x	0.5x	43.68%	★★★★☆☆
Codan	28.8x	4.2x	27.64%	★★★★☆☆
Strike Energy	301.9x	73.9x	47.97%	★★★★☆☆
Orora	18.3x	0.6x	45.65%	★★★★☆☆
RAM Essential Services Property Fund	NA	5.9x	38.03%	★★★★☆☆
Dicker Data	23.0x	0.8x	-3.86%	★★★☆☆☆
Coventry Group	301.4x	0.5x	-12.55%	★★★☆☆☆

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Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Eagers Automotive operates primarily in car retailing, with a minor segment in property, maintaining a market capitalization of approximately A$3.41 billion.

Operations: Car Retailing is the primary revenue generator for this entity, contributing A$9.85 billion to its total income. The company's gross profit margin has shown a trend around 0.18% over recent periods, indicating the proportion of revenue exceeding direct costs associated with car retailing before accounting for other operational expenses.

PE: 9.6x

Eagers Automotive, amidst a landscape of fluctuating market valuations, stands out with its strategic maneuvers and financial agility. Recently, the company announced a share repurchase program set to reclaim up to 10% of its issued capital by June 2025—a move reflecting strong insider confidence and commitment to shareholder value. Despite facing a high debt level, Eagers is poised for revenue growth at an annual rate of 5.53%, complemented by aggressive pursuits in mergers and acquisitions as outlined in their recent shareholder communications. This approach not only underscores their proactive stance in market expansion but also aligns with their Next100 Strategy aiming for sustained growth.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Eagers Automotive's valuation report.

• Explore historical data to track Eagers Automotive's performance over time in our Past section.

Elders (ASX:ELD)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Elders is a diversified agribusiness company, operating in branch network services, wholesale products, feed and processing services, with a market capitalization of approximately A$1.67 billion.

Operations: The business generates significant revenue from its Branch Network, contributing A$2.54 billion, supported by Wholesale Products and Feed and Processing Services which add A$341.19 million and A$120.14 million respectively. The gross profit margin observed a trend fluctuation, peaking at 0.217% in late 2018 before settling around 0.194% by mid-2024, reflecting variations in cost of goods sold and operational efficiency over the period.

PE: 22.8x

Elders Limited, a firm with a focus on agriculture, has shown resilience despite recent financial turbulence. With sales dropping to A$1.34 billion in the first half of 2024 from A$1.66 billion the previous year and net income falling significantly, they still project an underlying EBIT of A$120 million to A$140 million for the fiscal year. This forecast, coupled with insider confidence reflected in recent share purchases by executives, suggests a belief in future recovery and growth potential amidst challenging conditions.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Elders' performance by reading our valuation report here.

• Assess Elders' past performance with our detailed historical performance reports.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals (ASX:NEU)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Neuren Pharmaceuticals is a company focused on the development of pharmaceutical products, with a market capitalization of approximately A$231.94 million.

Operations: Pharmaceutical Products generated A$231.94 million in revenue, with a gross profit margin of 88.47%, after accounting for costs of goods sold at A$26.75 million and operating expenses totaling A$5.95 million.

PE: 17.1x

Recently, Neuren Pharmaceuticals showcased promising results from a Phase 2 trial of NNZ-2591 for Pitt Hopkins syndrome, with significant improvements noted across all targeted efficacy measures. This development could position them favorably in a market devoid of approved treatments. At their Annual General Meeting on May 28, 2024, the re-election of director Patrick Davies was confirmed, reflecting stable leadership. Insider confidence is evident as they have recently purchased shares, signaling belief in the company's trajectory despite its modest market capitalization and reliance on higher-risk funding sources like external borrowing.

• Delve into the full analysis valuation report here for a deeper understanding of Neuren Pharmaceuticals.

• Understand Neuren Pharmaceuticals' track record by examining our Past report.

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